Housed in a 44mm stainless steel case, this Breitling Superocean B01 chronograph replica pairs a blue dial with the mesh bracelet that has become the visual anchor of the Superocean Heritage line. The AB0162121C1A1 reference carries a black unidirectional bezel ring and a domed sapphire crystal, both of which trace back to the original 1957 Superocean design principles. At 44mm the case handles the transition from weekend sports watch to daily wear, though the chronograph sits taller than the three-hand Heritage models. The blue sunburst dial provides a dynamic surface that changes tone as light shifts, from deep navy in shadow to a bright cobalt under direct illumination. Adding a chronograph complication to this platform elevates the functionality. Common questions about watches like this one are answered in the frequently asked questions about Superocean replicas at the end of our guide.

Specifications

• Model: Superocean Heritage B01 Chronograph 44
• Reference: AB0162121C1A1
• Case size: 44 mm
• Case: stainless steel
• Dial: blue sunburst with three black subdials and applied markers
• Bezel: black ring, unidirectional, 60-minute diving scale (genuine: black ceramic)
• Crystal: domed sapphire, anti-reflective
• Bracelet: stainless steel mesh (Milanese)
• Movement: clone Cal. B01, automatic chronograph (column wheel, vertical clutch), 28,800 vph
• Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds at 9, chronograph (30-minute counter at 3, 12-hour counter at 6), date between 4 and 5
• Power reserve: 55 hours (genuine Cal. B01: 70 hours)
• Water resistance: 50 m (genuine: 200 m)

Black Registers on a Blue Sunburst Dial

The chronograph adds functional depth to the Heritage formula without overwhelming the vintage-inspired aesthetic. Subdials occupy the traditional 3-6-9 positions, and the black bezel ring stays available as a second way to time an interval, alongside the chronograph.

Clone Cal. B01 in the Blue Heritage Chronograph

Breitling equips the genuine reference with the B01, its in-house automatic chronograph, and this replica carries a clone Cal. B01, distinguishing it from the time-only Heritage models that share the same external design. In the genuine B01, a column wheel coordinates start, stop and reset; on this watch the pushers at 2 and 4 o’clock work the same three steps. The date window sits between 4 and 5 o’clock, beside the 12-hour counter at six. In the broader Superocean catalog, the A13313161C blue chronograph offers a different layout, subdials at 12, 6 and 9 with the day and date at 3, in the same 44 mm size. Both occupy the chronograph tier of the Superocean collection, so the choice is about dial layout rather than size.

Why the Bezel Is Black on This Blue Chronograph

Breitling frames the blue B01 Heritage in black, with a black bezel ring and black registers, and the replica follows that scheme. Set against black, the blue sunburst looks brighter, and the registers echo the bezel. The blue Breitling 13 version takes the other route and keeps its bezel blue, so the black ring here is correct for this reference rather than a factory change.

Superocean B01 Chronograph Replica on Mesh

Adding a chronograph to the Heritage template creates a denser dial, but the mesh bracelet and black bezel ring keep the vintage-inspired aesthetic intact and cohesive. The domed crystal adds visual warmth by softening the dial edges, a contrast to the flat crystals used on the standard Superocean range. The result combines chronograph functionality with Heritage styling in a format made for dry land, since this clone is rated to 50 m.